Computational and Systems Biology, a photo from Massachusetts, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Computational and Systems Biology

The tubular turret that is today in the center of my presentation adorns the bronze-coloured shiny building of the 岞IT Computational and Systems Biology�, part of the Stata Center.

Here the unorthodox appearance of Frank Gehry's design may be symbolic for the interesting but for most of our incomprehensible field of Computational and Systems Biology.

The institute gives the following description: 孏he field of computational and systems biology represents a synthesis of ideas and approaches from the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering. Recent advances in biology, including the human genome project and massively parallel approaches to probing biological samples, have created new opportunities to understand biological problems from a systems perspective. �

I could not find out the function of this conical tower. It could be a skylight or part of the climate control system.
In any case, an intriguing shape between the multitude of other shapes.
In this presentation it is photographed from three different sides.

■ Picture 1: ◄ West Side ►

■ Picture 2: ◄ South Side ►

■ Picture 3: ◄ East Side ►

The best way to view the pictures is to use the links above.

ikeharel, Fis2, holmertz, papagolf21, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, pajaran, Royaldevon, CLODO, Ilonka1974, worldcitizen, bukitgolfb301, ChrisJ, jean113, jean113, mcmtanyel, cornejo has marked this note useful

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ikeharel (105793) 2019-09-14 7:34

Unique design and fabulous outcome on picture, Rob.
An attraction you caught marvelously with its reflection on different colors of the opposite buildings.
exceptional all three posts.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

Fis2 (155425) 2019-09-14 7:48

Witaj Rob!
A very interesting architecture, the tower is impressive.
Excellent framing and composition.
Superb reflections, sharpness and colors.
I love it, WS too.
Well done.
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

holmertz (92724) 2019-09-14 8:10

Hello Rob,
I hardly understand a word of the note, and I don't understand the photos, but I am just as happy nevertheless. The shapes are interesting and the reflections are wonderful and exciting. The distribution of colours are slightly different between the three photos, but they are all lovely to watch.
Have a nice weekend,
Gert

papagolf21 (152599) 2019-09-14 8:29

Bonjour, cher Rob,
Cet ensemble architectural est tr鋊 contemporain avec ces formes 彋onnantes (l'on dirait un c獼e tronqu� invers� accost� ici et l� d'appendices 廧ousant des courbes g廩m彋riques).
L'ensemble ressort magnifiquement, il faut dire que les prises de vue sont fort bien r嶧lis嶪s.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

pierrefonds (103384) 2019-09-14 9:21

Hi Rob,

This is an original style of architecture. The point of view is showing the details of the building. The light is making the colors to shine. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (205491) 2019-09-14 9:50

Ciao rob, great view of fantastic architecture, fascinating reflections, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PiotrF (52330) 2019-09-14 10:38

Hello Rob
Interesting architecture with beautiful reflections. I like very good composition and superb colours.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

Tue (82104) 2019-09-14 11:21

Hallo Rob,
Het lijkt wel een moderne schoorsteen, maar er zijn toch zelden zulke artistieke en esthetisch verantwoorde schoorstenen te vinden. De spiegelingen zijn opnieuw een kunstwerk op zich, mede dankzij het heldere licht op die ochtend.
Lars

PaulVDV (54735) 2019-09-14 12:12

Hallo Rob,
Drie prachtige foto's met rijke kleuren.
Het zicht van de zuidkant bevalt me net het meest.
Met een beetje verbeelding kan je in de weerspiegelingen op je hoofdfoto figuren ontdekken. Zo zie ik een gelaat dat geroteerd werd. Maar misschien slaat mijn verbeelding op hol ...
Vele groeten, Paul

lousat (129831) 2019-09-14 15:16

Hi Rob,another incredible post from the Stata center,this time showing this tubular turret from 3 different points of view to take different perspectives and reflections,a great show made by the architechture and by your great class to take it! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Gerrit (59968) 2019-09-14 18:03

Dag Rob,
het gebouw met de wonderlijk vervormde weerspiegelingen nader belicht. Bijzonder fraaie uitsnede, prima in balans.
Groet. Gerrit

Nicou (193806) 2019-09-14 20:32

Hello

ce contraste g廩m彋rique dans l㠙mage ces formes rondes et ces reflets quelle vue et image quel captage et d嶨ormation ces couleurs des tons brun vert en fond plus bleu u sommet fantastique
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

COSTANTINO (103979) 2019-09-14 22:37

Hello dear Rob
another photo from you bringing your
personal stamp and interest!!!
great inspiration and timing
original version this bronze coloured shiny
building of the MIT COMPUTATIONAL and Systems Biology
part of the Stata Center
regards
Costantino

emka (152060) 2019-09-15 0:10

Hello Rob, I am a biophysicist so this description doesn't sound to me very strange. I would be interested in what they are doing there. Again, how could I miss it :(. Splendid reflections, I wonder what are the green places in reality. Any plants?
You have posted the pictures from Providence quite recently. Today my son and his wife went to Providence to take part in the Workshop. This workshop will focus on the interaction between visualization, computer experiment, and theoretical advances in all areas of research in geometry and topology. Something like math and art.

Kind regards MAlgo

pajaran (102460) 2019-09-15 1:20

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled ...
lepa fasada i detalji lepih boja na refleksu, lepa igra boja i svetla.
Lepo pokazano, sa fotografijama u radionici, dobro uhavcen tenutak.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and nice view ...
nice facade and details of beautiful colors on reflex, nice game of colors and lights.
Beautifully shown, with photos in the workshop, a well-captured moment.
I wish you all the best.

BennyV (32566) 2019-09-15 6:21

Dag Rob

Opnieuw heerlijk speelse foto met kleur en reflecties, heerlijke vervormingen. Knap gespot, knap gemaakt.

Benny

Royaldevon (75240) 2019-09-15 6:41

Hello Rob,

This looks like the type of building that you could photograph at different times of the day as well as from different angles and get a whole different set of patterns.
It doesn't really matter what the conical tower is for, it is just a wonder source for photographs like this!
I just love it!
It is like 'active art', beautiful, inspirational and constantly changing.

I wonder how many shots you took before you were satisfied or exhausted.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

CLODO (45094) 2019-09-15 8:54

Hiya Rob

You always find some amazing architectures, the silvery outside makes some interesting distorted reflections with bold colors.
Wel done as usual!
CLODO

Ilonka1974 (9301) 2019-09-15 10:56

Hi Rob,
Truly a modern version of these architecture.
Excellent composition, nice captured.
Best regards
Janusz

worldcitizen (14264) 2019-09-15 11:20

Hello Rob,
You can't go wrong with more reflective surfaces. :-) This is an interesting structure for sure, and the blue sky reflects nicely in the mirrored panels.

bukitgolfb301 (53894) 2019-09-16 0:57

Hi dear Rob

So unique amazing architecture made of stainless mirror of the surface. So artstic reflection is inot only impressive but also suggestive sometjing to us. Unidentifyed reflection against the blu sky is so eye-cathing too.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

ChrisJ (159862) 2019-09-16 7:29

Hello Rob,

More interesting reflections with distortions, and wonderful warm cold colour contrasts between the rust red fg and the bg blue sky and building with reflected skylight. Good sharpness too. Tfs!

jean113 (21941) 2019-09-16 8:36

Hello Rob, I am with Gert, I understand very little of your note! But the visuals are great.
Those highly polished surfaces are a gift to a photographer like you. All three are works of abstract art.
Kind regards Jean.

abmdsudi (88423) 2019-09-16 22:18

Hi Rob
The colour scheme of the urban artwork looks real cool on the eye and splendid foreground feature providing interest leading into what's beyond. You have really caught so much detail seeing the whole structures is quite enchanting. Excellent shot.
Best regards

mkamionka (61018) 2019-09-17 8:45

Hi Rob,
In my previous job I was a part of a team who worked in this area. We even had some collaboration with MIT.
But I am glad to be back to pharmaceuticals now.

What a great design again. Like Gehry but clearly having something new here as well.
Amazing shapes, design, reflected colors.
Very good series of photos showing the structure from various angles.
Excellent work,
M

adramad (66904) 2019-09-17 11:42

Hi Rob.
A superb composition with these geometric effects, with what looks like an inverted cone and in the foreground, a rather circular shape, its reflections and colors are fabulous.
Sharpness, lighting, color, and the magnificent composition; They are all perfectly realized factors, in this beautiful image.
Well done I like very much.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

gervaso (28177) 2019-09-19 4:23

Hello, Rob!

Beautiful modern architectural details of this building, the reflections make the view very interesting and attractive! Beautiful well saturated colors and perfect sharpness! Very nice job!

carlo62 (81265) 2019-09-19 7:37

Ciao Rob
tre viste diverse della moderna torre e una serie di riflessi belli e interessanti.
Ottima qualit� e belli i colori.
Saluti
Carlo

mcmtanyel (58830) 2019-09-29 20:56

Hello Rob,
Three very fine reflection photos from this modern building. I will include this in my College Campuses theme. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT

cornejo (61504) 2019-10-03 3:02

Hi Rob, great photography of this beautiful and interesting composition, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Excellent and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good afternoon and happy weekend.
Best wishes from southern Spain.
Angel.